緯來日本台成立於1996年，為台灣有線電視事業成功並開拓分眾市場最具典範的電視頻道，創造台灣電視史上日劇的大流行，引爆哈日風潮。於2010年起締造與日本同期播映日劇創舉至今，更將日本情報新知引進台灣，為眾所矚目的專業日本頻道。
日本台長年與日本各家電視台深度合作，引進了許多優質的日劇如《半澤直樹》、《王牌大律師》、《派遣女醫X》系列、《HERO》、《99.9不可能的翻案》、《熟男不結婚》、《BG終極保鏢》、《房仲女王》、《派遣女王》、《仁醫》、《極道鮮師》、《白色巨塔》、《家政婦女王》、《月薪嬌妻》、《法醫女王》、《天皇御廚》、《天才主廚餐廳》、《東大特訓班》、《TOKYO MER東京救難英雄》、《男扮女裝家政婦》系列、《拳王的教室》等。
在台推出長劇《篤姬》，鼓勵人心的內容帶動社會積極向上，其正面思維更是大受好評。其後播出的《龍馬傳》、《小海女》、《多謝款待》、《日本第一女商人》、《真田丸》、《半邊藍天》、《泡麵之王》、《夏空》等劇更在台灣成為了話題焦點。
而在綜藝節目方面，近年持續推出深獲國人喜愛並廣獲好評的優質節目，其中包括前進日本秘境挖掘居民們人生故事的《日本秘境有房好吃驚》、埋伏各大機場採訪外國旅人訪日動機的《日本我來了》、深夜街頭跟拍夜歸男女一窺人生百態的《跟拍到你家》、探訪各地平民美食的《大胃女王吃遍日本》、 《大胃女王吃遍巨大美食》及《老闆真有趣！人氣爆棚店》、介紹鮮為人知的各地風俗習慣及隱藏 版美食的《妙國民糾察隊》、拜訪移居海外日本人生活甘苦談的《日本太太好吃驚》及 《移居世界秘境日本人好吃驚》、醫療情報型的《主治醫老實說》、競賽型的《關8比賽中》及 《極限體能王》、還有《自給自足一人農業》、《環保綜藝！池水抽光好吃驚》、《新生活好吃驚》、 《日本好多新鮮事》等。這些節目不僅適合闔家觀賞共同娛樂，內容更具教育意義，可供學習及開拓 視野。
日本台還開闢了情報新知帶狀節目《日本學問大》，將情報大國日本的流行話題、創意發明、新型 態美食、新商機等各類資訊引進台灣。
近年更與日本各單位合作，深入日本各地拍攝日本旅遊節目《日本學問大前進日本》。透過與當地 人互動，深度介紹當地人文景觀、日劇景點、傳統文化、觀光美食等，製作寓教於樂、豐富完整的 旅遊情報節目，在台日之間皆獲好評。
此外，近期亦新成立官方YouTube頻道，藉以連結不同觀眾族群。
Established in 1996, Videoland Japanese Channel is one of the most exemplary TV channels in Taiwan that marks the success of the industry and thus expanding to niche markets. Not only it has created the popularity of Japanese dramas, it has also ignited the trend of Japanophilia in Taiwan. Since 2010, the channel was the first in the industry to broadcast the current Japanese dramas along with Japan, as well as introducing the latest information from Japan, making it a sought-after and exclusive Japanese channel in Taiwan.
Strong, long-term partnerships have been established with multiple Japanese TV stations, introducing numerous quality Japanese dramas such as "Hanzawa Naoki", "Legal High", "Doctor-X" series, "HERO", "99.9 Criminal Lawyer", "The Man Who Can't Get Married", "BG Personal Bodyguard", "Your Home is My Business!", "The Pride of the Temp", "Jin", "Gokusen", "The Great White Tower", "I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper", "The Full-Time Wife Escapist", "Unnatural", "The Emperor's Cook", "La Grande Maison Tokyo", "Dragon Sakura", "TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room", "Mr. Housekeeper, Mitazono" series, "10 Count to The Future", and more to the audience.
The long-running drama "Atsuhime" broadcasted in Taiwan has brought a positive influence to the society with its encouraging content, which received positive acclaim from the public. The subsequent long dramas being aired include "Ryomaden", "Ama-chan", "Bon Appetit", "Here Comes Asa!", "Sanada Maru", "Half Blue Sky", "Mampuku", and "Natsu's Sky", all of which are hot topics of discussion during the broadcast.
In terms of variety shows, the channel has been constantly broadcasting quality shows that are deeply loved and widely praised by the audience, such as "In The Middle of Nowhere", which explores around mystical places and unfolds the life stories of the residents; "Why Did You Come to Japan?", which ambushes at major airports and interviews foreign travelers to Absolutely! Here's the text from the image:
find out why they visit Japan; "Can I Follow You Home?", which follows men and women who are still wandering on the street late at night and reveals stories of all walks of life; " Hungry Girls' Eating Trip!", "Dekamori Hunter" "Heartwarming Foodocumentary OMO-UMA" discovering local delights all around Japan; "The Secret Is Out! Hometown Pride" introducing the little-known local customs and hidden food gems; "Japanese Wives Abroad" and "Faraway Neighbors" sharing the experiences of Japanese citizens living abroad; informative medical show "Welcome to Our Treatment Room"; competition shows "Kanjani no Mozart" and "Sasuke"; as well as "Friday SMAP Show", "Draining Pond Water", "HANATAKA -Tips and Trivia", "Tokoro Japan", and more. Not only are these programs entertainingand enjoyable for the whole family to watch together, the contents arealso very informative and educational, which serve as a good learning tool and eye opener.
Besides, a new informative program "Knowledge Is Power" has also been launched, which introduces the audience toall kinds of latest information from Japan, such as popular topics, creative inventions, trendy gourmets, and new business opportunities.
In order to serve those who love traveling to Japan, collaborations have been made with several Japanese organizations to go deep into Japan and produce the travel program "Knowledge is Power-Let's go to Japan". Through interacting with thelocal residents, the show introduces local cultural attractions, popular Japanese drama filming spots, traditional culture, and great food indepth. This informative yet entertaining program is well received between Taiwan and Japan.
Recently, an official YouTube channel has been established with the aim to connect with different audience groups.
Remember the current location is Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan.